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Site Name: Dell Medical School/Dell Children's Medical Center Psychology Internship Program

Department: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2110
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Dell Medical School/Dell Children's Medical Center Psychology Internship Program
Department: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Address: Texas Child Study Center
4900 Mueller Blvd. - DCMC 2 South
Austin, Texas 78723
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: located in Austin, Texas
Phone: 512-324-3315
Fax:
Training Director Email: SDJaquez@ascension.org
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/academics/additional-training-programs/dell-medical-school-dell-childrens-psychology-internship
Brochure Website's Address: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/academics/additional-training-programs/dell-medical-school-dell-childrens-psychology-internship
Primary Agency Type: Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
Additional Agency Types:
  • Academic Health Center
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Medical School
  • Other
Member of APPIC since: 03/05/2010
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Sasha Jaquez
Chief Psychologist: Puja Patel
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 27
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 07/01/2025
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 6
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 36352
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dissertation Release Time, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Interns are appointed as Visiting Scholars at the University of Texas at Austin. Although health insurance is not directly provided by UT-Austin as part of the internship; reimbursement up to $4,000 for the year is included. Additionally, a housing stipend of $8,000 total is paid out across the 12-months of internship to offset housing costs in Austin.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site The intern will have multiple rotations at once, and days will vary depending on (a) internship track and (b) rotation. Please see program brochure for rotation descriptions.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsNo
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?Yes
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Internship Application Process
Accepting Applicants: Yes
Application Due Date: 11/01/2024 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: N/A
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

 

Applicants will be notified by e-mail whether they receive an invitation to interview. A virtual interview is required for applicants to be considered and will be held between mid-December and mid-January. Each track will have 2-3 options for interview days, including options for interview days that cover multiple tracks. The interview day includes an informational session with the training director, at least three 30-45 minute individual interviews with internship faculty, and a question and answer session with current interns.  
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: We have matched with interns from many programs nationally. All are APA/CPA accredited and represent a mix of Clinical, Counseling, and School psychology programs.
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: Yes
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in Canada is Required: Yes
Masters Degree Required: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable): 1000
Does your program require applicants to submit supplemental materials (i.e., an assessment report and/or a case/treatment summary):
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 4
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree Not Accepted
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No
How to obtain text of statement:
Other Requirements: 1) Minimum of 1,000 combined doctoral assessment and intervention hours. Please note the proportion of these hours can be weighted in a manner that represents applicants' specific training background and interest (e.g. It would be acceptable for a pediatric neuropsychology track applicant to have 600 assessment and 400 intervention hours). 2) Dissertation proposal must be defended by the application due date. 3) Strong practicum experience working with children and adolescents, preferably within a medical setting. 4) Coursework in child development and/or developmental psychopathology. Coursework and practicum work in cognitive behavioral therapy is strongly preferred. 5) For neuropsychology track applicants, coursework that conforms to Houston conference guidelines is preferred. 6) Enrolled in an APA/CPA accredited doctoral program in Clinical, School, or Counseling Psychology 7) This site may require a drug screen. 8) Up-to-date vaccination records are required, including vaccinations for COVID-19.
Program Description

This internship is a collaboration between the University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School (DMS) and Dell Children’s Medical Center (DCMC). This internship program primarily provides clinical services at Dell Children’s Medical Center and is housed within the Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The internship aims to train clinicians to provide assessment and evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities, ranging from adjustment difficulties to more chronic medical and psychiatric conditions

Philosophy and Training Model

Consistent with the scientist-practitioner model the integration of research and clinical practice is emphasized. The program aims to provide broad- and evidence-based clinical training in pediatric and child clinical psychology or neuropsychology. A developmental training model is employed that emphasizes bio-psycho-social approaches and focuses on building competencies in assessment and cognitive and behavioral methods. The program also teaches interns to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams across a variety of clinical settings. Significant consideration is placed on the developmental stage of the trainee with goals to increase autonomy, assist with emerging professional identity, and prepare the intern for postdoctoral specialization. 

 Interns have opportunities to complete rotations in assessment, outpatient therapy, and pediatric subspecialty services. Assessment rotations include psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and developmental assessments, as well as risk assessments throughout rotations. Outpatient therapy rotations take place at Texas Child Study Center, where the focus is to provide evidence-based treatment with a focus on clinical child interventions. Pediatric rotations include consultation and liaison work with inpatient medical teams, and embedded work within pediatric subspecialty services

Training Experiences:

The Internship has two training tracks: (1) Pediatric Health Psychology (4-interns) and (2) Pediatric Neuropsychology (2-interns).

Pediatric Integrated Care Track (4-interns): Interns interested in this track should be committed to a career working within integrated health settings with underserved youth. Participation in this track will provide a foundation of training for interns preparing for future board certification in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and/or Health Psychology. Pediatric Health Psychology interns will have major rotations in integrated care, intervention, and consultation, minor rotations in pediatric subspecialty services, and a year-long rotation in outpatient psychotherapy. Major rotations over approximately two days a week, while minor rotations take place on one day a week. Outpatient therapy is one to one and a half days a week.

Pediatric Neuropsychology Track (2-interns): Interns interested in this track should be committed to a career in pediatric neuropsychology, potentially in a medical setting, and working towards board certification in neuropsychology. Pediatric neuropsychology interns will have major and minor rotation opportunities in various neuropsychology clinics, as well as a year-long rotation in outpatient psychotherapy.

 

Accreditation:

 

This Internship is accredited by the Comission on Accredidation, American Psychological Association.

 

 

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults:
Family: Yes
Older Adults:
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired: Yes
Students: Yes
International Students:
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing:
Other:

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Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Community Intervention: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Consultation/Liaison: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Crisis Intervention: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care: Experience (21% to 30%)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students : Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other:

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Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Learning Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Developmental Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Serious Mental Illness: Experience (21% to 30%)
Anxiety Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Trauma/PTSD: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Abuse: Experience (21% to 30%)
Substance Use Disorders:
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Counseling: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Integrated health care - specialty: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Other:

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/academics/additional-training-programs/dell-medical-school-dell-childrens-psychology-internship  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Internship Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Number of Completed Applications: 160 208 188 135 130 111 122 75
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 44 43 38 44 63 63 60 53
Total number of interns: 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 5 4 5 4 5 6 6 6
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 1 2 1 2 1 0 0 0
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 3 5 5 5 5 6 6 6
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 12 21 10 21 7 10 5 10
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 65 60 130 65 86 54 99 67
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 6 5 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 1 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/academics/additional-training-programs/dell-medical-school-dell-childrens-psychology-internship/application-details
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